scholarly journals Investigating the Effect of Covid - 19 Pandemic Process on Furniture Usage Frequency and Consumer Preferences

Res Mobilis ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 109-126
Author(s):  
Ahmet Genc ◽  
Rahim Merdan
Keyword(s):  
Social Communication ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Usage Frequency ◽  
Survey Technique ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Consumer Habits ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

Our purpose of doing this study is to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic, which affects the whole world, affects the park garden furniture. Our hypothesis before we started working was this; we assumed that people who stayed in their houses for a long time due to quarantine would increase their interest in park and garden furniture. For this reason, we conducted a survey consisting of 30 questions to measure consumer habits. Within the scope of our research, the socio-demographic data of 472 individuals with different socio-economic (Lower / Middle / Upper) levels were investigated for indoor and outdoor garden furniture and usage habits during the Covid-19 Pandemic process using Google surveys application. Survey technique was used to obtain research data by using social communication tools. In our study, we learnt that people's interest in nature had increased due to the long time spent indoors; and their desire to renew their park garden furniture had, too.

scholarly journals How do the general population behave with facemasks to prevent COVID-19 in the community?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin DESCHANVRES ◽  
Thomas HAUDEBOURG ◽  
Nathan PEIFFER-SMADJA ◽  
Karine BLANCKAERT ◽  
David BOUTOILLE ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Data ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
The West ◽  
Information Campaigns ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
General Populations ◽  
Indoor And Outdoor

IMPORTANCE The appropriate use of facemasks, recommended or mandated by authorities, is critical to protect the community and prevent the spread of COVID-19. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the frequency and quality of facemask use in general populations of different socio-spatial backgrounds. DESIGN A multi-site observational study carried out from 25 June 2020 to 21 July 2020. SETTING The observations were carried out in 43 different locations in a region in the west of France, representing various areas: rural and urban, indoor and outdoor, and in areas where masks were mandated or not. An observer was positioned at a predetermined place, facing a landmark, and collected information about the use of facemasks and socio-demographic data. PARTICIPANTS All individual passing between the observer and the landmark were included. EXPOSURE The observer collected information on whether a mask was worn, the type of mask used, the quality of the positioning, gender, and the age category of each individual. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The main outcomes were the use of a facemask and the quality of the positioning. Factors associated with these outcomes were identified. RESULTS A total of 3354 observations were recorded. A facemask was worn by 56.4% (n=1892) of individuals, varying from 49% (n=1359) in non-mandatory areas and 91.7% (n=533) in mandatory areas, including surgical facemasks (56.8%, n=1075) and cloth masks (43.2%, n=817). The facemask was correctly positioned in 75.2% (n=1422) of cases. The factors independently associated with wearing a facemask were being indoors (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.37; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.31-0.44), being in a mandatory area (aOR, 0.14; 95%CI, 0.10-0.20), female gender (aOR, 0.57; 95%CI, 0.49-0.66), and age >40 years (aOR, 0.54; 95%CI, 0.46-0.63). The factors independently associated with correct mask position were rural location (aOR, 0.76; 95%CI, 0.97-0.98), being in an indoor area (aOR, 0.49; 95%CI, 0.38-0.65), use of a cloth mask (aOR, 0.65; 95%CI, 0.52-0.81), and age >40 years (aOR, 0.61; 95%CI 0.49-0.76). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Information campaigns should promote the use of cloth masks. Young people in general and men in particular are the priority targets. Simplifying the rules to require universal mandatory masking seems to be the best approach for health authorities.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PERCEIVED VALUE, BRAND IMAGE TERHADAP CUSTOMER LOYALTY MELALUI CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT SEBAGAI VARIABEL MEDIASI (STUDI PADA PELANGAN INDIHOME PT. TELKOM MANADO)

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amriah Amir ◽  
Silvya L. Mandey ◽  
Hendra N. Tawas
Keyword(s):  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Customer Engagement ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Long Time

The study aims to analyze the effect of Perceived Value and Brand Image on Customer Loyalty with Customer Engagement as a Mediation Variable for Indihome Customers at PT. Telkom Manado. The population of this research were Indihome customers in Manado. Sampling was carried out based on Isaac Michael's table of 267 respondents. The research data were analyzed using PLS SEM (Partial Least Square - Structural Equation Modeling) with SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results showed that Perceived Value and Brand Image had an effect on Customer Engagement but did not directly influence Customer Loyalty. Perceived Value and Brand Image affect Customer Loyalty through Customer Engagement with full mediation. Customer Engagement affects Customer Loyalty. Indihome at Telkom Manado has already good at Perceived Value and Brand Image.  However, the product still couldn't drive the loyal customers to buy any add-on services or ensure to a long time subscription. The company need to find strategies that can improve the customer engagement and customer loyalty with Indihome as a product. Keywords : Perceived Value, Brand Image, Customer Engagement, Customer Loyalty

KAJIAN SINTAKSIS DALAM PENGGUNAAN FRASA DI JEJARING SOSIAL FACEBOOK

Buana Bastra ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Gosita Ifantias Meisawitri ◽  
Luluk Isani Kulup
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Noun Phrase ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Arbitrary System ◽  
Verb Phrase ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Status ◽  
Data Source

Every human being would socialize with other humans. Humans interact by using a tool called language. Language itself is often inerpreted as arbitrary system sounds symbol, languageis universal, that language has meaning or has intention to nonvey something. Language as a meansof social communication can be illustrated in the social network facebook. The phrase is notpredicative and does not have verb and phrases are groups of words. The phrase can be dividedinto phrases and phrases eksosentrik and endosentrik. The use of the phrase alone is consideredless sufficiet when used to make facebook social media users use the appropriate phrase. Facebookuser community consists of some society levels, the top level society, middle level society andbottom level society. Many Facebook users do not care about it because each of them has a styleand language in their own words. No exception educated people, for example, teachers also use alot of slang phrase because era development factors which one of them is language. This studyused a qualitative approach because the research aimed to explain itself and to describe errors ofphrase using that appear in the facebook social media. This research data was screenshot of thestatus sentences .The data source was facebook. Based on the findings of the data and data analysis,it is found some the use of noun phrase, verb phrase, the adjecive phrase, numeralia phrases andprepositional phrase as its function in facebook. According to Samsuri, There are five kinds ofphrases: (1) noun phrase, (2) verb phrase, (3) the adjective phrase, (4) the numeralia phrase, and(5) prepositional phrase. Thus, it can be concluded that there are some the use of phrase thatappears in the status which is written by facebook users.  

scholarly journals Analysis of consumer habits and attitudes on the Hungarian beef and rabbit market

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 67-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoltán Szakály ◽  
Orsolya Szigeti ◽  
Viktória Szente
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Animal Products ◽  
Unique Character ◽  
Consumer Segment ◽  
Image Building ◽  
Rabbit Meat ◽  
Consumer Habits ◽  
Nutritional Benefits

As a consortium partner the authors took part in a research project aiming at the development of high added value, healthy and environment friendly animal products. From among the products developed by the consortium (rabbit meat, omega3-fatty acid enriched beef, goose liver from non forcible feeding, selenium-, vitamin-E and natural color enriched eggs) the present study describes the results concerning beef and rabbit meat. The given products are chosen because they are produced in and exported from Hungary in considerable quantities and their competitiveness can be further improved. In order to able to map the consumer preferences a 300 count nationwide, representative, questionnaire based survey was designed and performed. Actual products were tested by focus groups and professional interviews. Beside the specific features of the products a common character is that the marketing strategy focuses on the distinctive nutritional benefits and other quality parameters that seem to be of crucial importance for the targeted consumer segment. Their unique character and health protecting effects make their branding and using community labeling easy. Their positioning points toward the prestige products therefore consumers tend to accept higher prices. In marketing communication the image building advertisement can be a common goal.

scholarly journals Studi Eksploratif Tentang Potensi Pengembangan Perguruan Tinggi Berbasis Wakaf

1970 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-138
Author(s):  
Trisna Herlinda ◽  
Randy Heriyanto
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Real Sector ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Islamic Financial Institutions ◽  
Long Time ◽  
University Leaders ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aims to look at the potential for the development of waqf-based universities in West Sumatra. This study begins with the problem of the magnitude of potential waqf in Indonesia, especially West Sumatra, which has not been managed optimally. This condition is a great opportunity for the education sector to be able to transform and develop waqf as a financing alternative to higher education. Waqf can be managed by producing and investing in real sector and investment in Islamic financial institutions. Many financing models can be done with waqf assets, but must pay attention to sharia-compliant principles. The research data was collected through in-depth interviews with several Islamic university leaders and various waqf stakeholders. The results of this study indicate that so far, no information has been obtained regarding the true potential of waqf in West Sumatra because the data collected from each waqf manager is still not optimal and requires a long time. But what needs to be done now is to optimize waqf management and increase socialization especially for money waqf.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Tech Neck Exercise among adult smartphone user with Text Neck Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 21-24
Author(s):  
Resmy V ◽  
Priyanka R
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Brain

A mobile phone is a gadget which is utilized for voice and information correspondence. Alongside the fundamental voice limit of a phone, current mobiles may support various additional features, for instance, text advising, email, gaming, camera, Whatsapp, Facebook, GPS and so on. The neck or cervical spine is a system which involves nerves, bones, joints, and muscles which are coordinated by the brain and the spinal cord. Besides, exacerbation along the nerve pathways can cause torment into the shoulder, arm and hand. "Text neck" is the term used to depict the neck torment and harm bolstered from looking down at the cell phone, tablets or distinctive far off gadgets too constantly and for actually quite a while. So the current examination points are to survey the effectiveness of tech neck exercise among adult smartphone user with text neck syndrome. Quantitative experimental research was conducted among 60 adults. A convenient sampling technique was used to select the samples. Self-structured questionnaires were used to collect the demographic data and pain scale was assessed. The result of the study shows that among 60 samples, it was concluded that "TECH NECK" exercise has no side effects and it is an easy and comfortable method which can be practised for a long time to adult within text neck syndrome.

scholarly journals Social media attitudes among vocational school students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 384
Author(s):  
Ezgi Pelin Yildiz ◽  
Metin Çengel ◽  
Ayşe Alkan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Vocational School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Media Communication ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Social Media Communication

<span>The rapid developments in communication technologies in recent years, especially the introduction of the internet into our daily lives, have brought many changes in social, economic and cultural life.One of these changes; social media communication tools that enter our lives rapidly.Social media has become an indispensable part of our lives with the increasing number of users.Researches show that young people especially university students frequently use social media communication tools. In this study, social media attitudes of Vocational High School students were investigated and in this context, 502 students studying at Sakarya University and Kafkas University Vocational High Schools were studied.Social Media Attitude Scale developed by Otrar and Argınwas used to determine the social media attitudes of Vocational School students.The scale consists of 23 items. Relational screening method was used in the research. Necessary analyzes were performed with SPSS 24 program and mean and standard deviation values of the scale items were calculated.Two groups t test, one-way Anova test and Post-Hoc Scheffe test were used to correlate social media attitudes with demographic data.In conclusion, there was no significant difference between students' social media attitudes and gender, department, class, internet usage time demographic data; however, there was a positive and significant relationship between social media attitudes and internet connection year and social media usage hours.</span>

scholarly journals The Effect of Turmeric Drink and Lavender Aromatherapy Combination on Neck Pain in Batik Craftsmen in Tuban

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Indriani Dwi Wulandari ◽  
Harmayetty Harmayetty
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Muscle Tension ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Rest Time ◽  
Signed Rank Test

Neck pain in batik craftsmen causes discomfort to work so the efficiency and productivity decrease. Neck pain in batik craftsmen is caused by a bent position when sitting for a long time and done by sitting in a small chair which is usually called a dingklik. The process of canting takes 6-8 hours per day so that the batik craftsmen have a short rest time which causes fatigue and muscle tension. The research objective was to analyze the effect of the combination of turmeric water and lavender aromatherapy on neck pain in batik craftsmen. The research design used was pre-experimental using one- group pre-post test data collection method with a sample size of 74 respondents. Samples were taken using probability sampling techniques. The independent variable in this study is the combination of turmeric water and lavender aromatherapy. The dependent variable in this study was neck pain in batik craftsmen. The instrument in this study used a demographic data questionnaire, a numeric rating scale pain measurement sheet and standard operating procedures for making turmeric water and lavender aromatherapy. The research data obtained were analyzed by Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test α≤0.05. There is an effect of a combination of turmeric water and lavender aromatherapy on neck pain in batik craftsmen in Tuban with a value of α≤0.05, p = 0.000. The combination of turmeric water and lavender aromatherapy can reduce the level of neck pain in batik craftsmen with neck pain complaints.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Leisure Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction in Food and Beverage Establishments

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Volkan GENC ◽  
Seray GULERTEKIN GENC
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Leisure Satisfaction ◽  
Survey Technique ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the life satisfaction and leisure satisfaction of employees working in food and beverage establishments. The study was carried out in fine-dining restaurants in Eskisehir, Turkey, and adopted a quantitative paradigm. Eleven food and beverage establishments agreed to participate in the research, and a survey was administered to their employees. The data were obtained using the survey technique, and scales whose validity and reliability have been tested in earlier studies. A cluster sampling method was used, and a group of 156 people participated in the research. The research data were collected between March and June 2014. The results-identified a positive relationship between the leisure satisfaction and life satisfaction of employees working in food and beverage establishments. In addition, no significant differences in leisure satisfaction and life satisfaction were detected according to establishment type or gender. In line with the gained results, some suggestions were made for the executives and researchers of food and beverage establishments.

Communication Systems for Semantic Work Environments

2011 ◽  
pp. 16-32
Author(s):  
Thomas Franz ◽  
Sergej Sizov
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Automatic Generation ◽  
Work Environments ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Conceptual Work

The paradigm of a flexible environment that supports the user in producing, organizing, and browsing the knowledge originates in the early 1940s, a long time before the first personal computers and new communication tools like the Internet became available. The conceptual design of Vannevar Bush’s memex (Bush, 1945) (an acronym for Memory Extender) is probably the most cited (e.g., Gemmell, Bell, Leuder, Drucker, & Wong, 2002) and criticized (e.g., Buckland, 1992) representative of such early conceptual work. In his article, Bush described the integrated work environment that was electronically linked to a repository of microfilms and able to display stored contents and automatically follow references from one document to another. A number of visionary ideas from this early conceptual work can be recognized in state-of-the-art information systems (cross-references between documents, browsing, keyword-based annotation of documents using the personal “codebook,” automatic generation of associative trails for content summarization, etc.).

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